PETERBOROUGH:
ROUND THE COUNCILS ISLE OF WIGHT:
LICENSING OVERHAUL CONSULTATION
Peterborough City Council’s Licensing Committee has approved a public consultation on a draft Taxi and Private Hire Policy for 2026 to 2031. Councillors agreed on 8 October to invite feedback from drivers, operators, passengers and the wider public. The authority is updating its rules to align with national recommendations, including those from the Baroness Casey Review, for tighter industry regulation. The draft policy proposals include financial checks for all new and renewing PH operator applications to ensure businesses can meet licensing standards, as well as revised vehicle testing requirements. Increased safeguarding for vulnerable passengers, particularly for services involving contracts trans- porting children, young people and adults at risk. The new policy also features environmental incentives to encourage cleaner transport across the city: zero- emission vehicles would remain eligible for licensing for up to 18 years, supporting the uptake of eco- friendly transport. Read the draft policy here:
https://shorturl.at/nDe0u
SOUTH CAMBS: POLICY CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
South Cambridgeshire DC is inviting views on proposed updates to its taxi licensing policy which will bring local rules into line with current legislation, national guidance and industry best practice, using advice from the DfT and the Institute of Licensing. The draft policy outlines enhanced safeguarding measures, updated driver suitability and convictions guidance, modernised licence
conditions and
mandatory refresher safeguarding training. It also sets out refined standards covering operator responsibilities and vehicle requirements. As part of the review, the authority is particularly keen to receive feedback on vehicle signage rules, such as the current requirement for PHVs to display yellow half-moon door signs to reassure passengers that drivers are fully licensed. The public consultation will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 29 November. Review the draft policy and submit comments online at
https://shorturl.at/7niz1 before the final proposals go to the Licensing Committee for formal consideration.
PHTM NOVEMBER 2026 CODE OF CONDUCT CONSIDERED
Isle of Wight cabbies may soon have to follow a new code of conduct under proposed changes to local licensing rules. The council’s environment and community protection committee (ECPC) has been advised to approve a draft HC & PH Statement of Licensing Policy 2027–2032 for a six-week consultation. The updated guidelines aim to set clear standards of behaviour and professionalism across the sector. Key measures include raising the minimum period an applicant must hold a full driving licence from 1 to 3 years, expanding safeguarding training, and intro- ducing more comprehensive drug/alcohol testing rules. Under the new HC & PH Driver Code of Conduct, drivers will be required to handle complaints professionally, avoid unnecessary confrontation, and act responsibly when using social media. Officers noted that compliance will be considered when deciding whether an individual remains a “fit and proper person” to keep their licence. ECPC councillors met on 29 October to consider the proposal
JERSEY: REVIEW INTO “COMPLEX” TAXI SERVICE
A formal review into the regulations surrounding Jersey’s taxi service has officially begun, Infrastructure Minister Deputy Jonathan Renouf has confirmed. The announcement came in response to concerns raised by Deputy Samantha Gleave over whether current rules could be simplified to reduce costs, improve flexibility, boost the night-time economy and increase general service availability across the island. Acknowledging that the present system falls short, Renouf stated that the current setup is “overly complex and not sufficiently transparent.” He also highlighted that it is “unacceptable that some regulatory requirements are being imposed when these appear to be based only on convention.” The minister pledged to
establish updated
regulations with a “clear basis in statute and policy”, ensuring rules are only retained if deemed necessary. Renouf gave assurances that the review will balance passenger needs with supporting drivers and the wider industry to earn a living, promising a full consultation with stakeholders to deliver a framework that “best serves islanders.”
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